"I was honoured to be asked if I would like to join Q by VHS as a third sector member of the initiative. I have found being a member of Q really rewarding, I have extended my network significantly of people involved with quality improvement from whom the organisation I work for has learned a lot, we were also delighted to be asked to share our expertise, which we were pleased to do. Being part of Q is meeting with other likeminded individuals, who recognise there are challenges within the health care system and improvements need to be made, but rather than focus on what is wrong, they work to look at how it can be better, sharing and supporting each other in knowledge, skills, opportunities for learning and also importantly knowing there are others out there who also want to make a difference and are there for each other. It is great also to be part of the QI Hub in Scotland as well as connecting with colleagues across the UK, I am shortly starting a hub with colleagues in Q looking at staff wellbeing and quality improvement, if you would like to know more please drop me an e-mail hilda@cope-scotland.org"